Seven of top 10 finishers would run Timbersled systems including
Gold and Silver Medalists
ASPEN, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On day two of X Games 2017, crowds gathered in Aspen, Colo. for the Snow
BikeCross Finals, bringing a rapidly growing, new sport to the forefront
of the action sports world. The introduction of Snow Bike Racing to the
X Games did not disappoint, delivering a thrilling race featuring both
young and veteran athletes fighting for the inaugural gold medal.
Of the event’s 15 racers, 11 competed on Timbersled
snow bike conversion systems, with dirt bikes transformed into snow
vehicles seen racing through the Colorado snow. Timbersled-sponsored
athletes Reagan Sieg, Brock Hoyer, Axell Hodges, Nolan Heppner, Jake
Scott, Alfredo Gomez, Harris Huizenga, Ronnie Faisst, Colton Haaker,
Jimmy Jarrett and Keith Curtis had strong performances in an effort to
earn a spot on the podium. In the end, Brock Hoyer would take the
inaugural gold in Snow BikeCross.
“It ain't over until it's over,” said Gold Medalist Hoyer. “I dug deep
and I can’t thank Timbersled, Polaris, Yamaha and Rockstar enough for
giving me the best product out there and for helping me bring home the
gold for everyone that's a part of this crew!"
Hoyer was the fastest qualifier and ran a nearly perfect race to win by
a margin of more than 11 seconds. He took the lead early in the 30-lap
final and never looked back. The tight, short track got rougher with
every lap, but Hoyer’s Timbersled snow bike conversion system gave him
the performance and handling he needed to work his way through traffic
in dominating fashion. Hoyer was joined on the podium by Silver Medalist
Haaker, who also raced a Timbersled system on his Husqvarna bike.
“Congratulations to Brock Hoyer, Colton Haaker and all the racers
competing today in this impressive debut for snow bikes at X Games,”
said Chris Wolf, vice president, Polaris Snow Division. “A special
thanks to Brock for being a pioneer for Timbersled and the sport of snow
biking. He's been with us from the beginning. This is a huge milestone!”
A Timbersled
system converts a dirt bike into a snow bike that rides on a ski up
front and a track in the rear. The system is a top choice for snow
bikers and racers because it delivers the best performance, the
most-innovative technology and the most-exciting riding experience.
Timbersled is owned by the No. 1 powersports company, Polaris
Industries, and is the brand fueling the rapid growth of snow biking.
More information about Timbersled and the Polaris-owned brand’s race
program can be found at http://www.timbersled.com/en-us
and http://www.timbersled.com/en-us/events.
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a
global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders,
workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2016
sales of $4.5 billion, Polaris’ innovative, high-quality product line-up
includes the RANGER®, RZR® and
Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman®
and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian
Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot®
moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback®
and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience
with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket
portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in
adjacent markets globally include military and commercial off-road
vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in
Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
Visit www.polaris.com
for more information.
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Source: Polaris Industries Inc.